Live Tilapia Fingerlings from Japan
Juvenile live tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) fingerlings imported for freshwater aquaculture grow-out farms. Falls under HTS 0301.99.03 as other live fish outside cold-water or salmonid categories. Shipped in aerated water systems to support high-density transport.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Secure APHIS VS 17-29 import permit prior to shipment for aquaculture species
• Maintain water temperature and oxygenation logs during transit to prove live arrival
• Avoid misdeclaration as baitfish, which could trigger different regulations or penalties